Patrick S. Ryder
Department of Defense Press Secretary
Assumed office
August 4, 2022 (2022-08-04)
PresidentJoe Biden
Preceded byJohn Kirby
Personal details
SpouseAmy Ryder
Education
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Air Force
Years of service1992–present
RankMajor General
AwardsDefense Superior Service Medal (2)

Patrick S. Ryder is an American military officer and United States Air Force major general who has served as the Pentagon Press Secretary since August 4, 2022.[1][2]

Ryder commissioned through AFROTC from the University of Florida in 1992 and has almost 30 years of service as a communications and public affairs officer.[2]

In March 2023, Ryder was nominated for promotion to major general.[3][4]

References

  1. "Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Naming of USAF Brig. Gen. Patrick S. Ryder as the Next Pentagon Press Secretary". U.S. Department of Defense. August 4, 2022.
  2. 1 2 "Brigadier General Patrick S. Ryder". U.S. Air Force. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
  3. "PN456 — Air Force, 118th Congress (2023-2024)". U.S. Congress. March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.
  4. "General Officer Announcements". U.S. Department of Defense. March 22, 2023. Retrieved March 23, 2023.

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